BAIRD LEAVES GROWTH LEGACY AT GIANT

LANDOVER, Md. -- Richard A. Baird, president and chief executive officer, Giant Food here, said the chain he leaves behind when he retires in July has been primed for continued growth.that will be able to continue under the leadership of Stop & Shop."One of the things I'm proud of is the sales growth that Giant has experienced since being acquired by Ahold in October 1998," he said. "The sales growth

Apr 12, 2004

LANDOVER, Md. -- Richard A. Baird, president and chief executive officer, Giant Food here, said the chain he leaves behind when he retires in July has been primed for continued growth.

that will be able to continue under the leadership of Stop & Shop.

"One of the things I'm proud of is the sales growth that Giant has experienced since being acquired by Ahold in October 1998," he said. "The sales growth from acquisition to the end of last year is more than 25%. I'm also p